January 22, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts talks with American composer Dominick Argento about his opera The Dream of Valentino, a chronicle of the life of silent movie star Rudolph Valentino.
February 5, 1994 - Minnesota poet, singer, and advocate Julia Dinsmore shares her thoughts and experiences on the struggle of American violence and poverty. Segment contains reading and performance excerpts.
February 21, 1994 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews teacher and author Judy Henderson about recording and preserving the music of African American communities in Minnesota over the course of state’s history. Henderson compiled a book w/accompanying CD, titled African American Music in Minnesota.
February 26, 1994 - MPR’s Chris Roberts interviews unknown Russian musician prior to a recital performance at Science Museum of Minnesota.
March 4, 1994 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, Minnesota author Barton Sutter reads Finlandia at Fourteen Below, an essay on the inspiration of music in life.
April 9, 1994 - Will Hermes, arts and entertainment editor for City Pages, remembers Kurt Cobain after news of his suicide. Hermes explains the fascination and importance of the musician for many young people. Cobain was a member of the the band Nirvana.
April 15, 1994 - On this installment of Voices from the Heartland, Duluth author Michael Fedo reads Play Papa, an essay recalling a family memory on playing music.
May 6, 1994 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection of various arts and culture topics.
June 10, 1994 - On this First Friday program, MPR’s Beth Friend presents a story collection of various arts and culture topics. Several pieces are based on the theme of ethnicity.
June 25, 1994 - A collection of remote audio clips of historian and pop culture expert Karal Ann Marling as she takes a road trip in search of all things Elvis…and a few other stops along the way to Memphis, Tennessee.